Web site: Pediatric PT/OT Department
The NYU/ Hospital for Joint Diseases Pediatric Physical and Occupational
Therapy Department services children from birth to 18 years of age with a wide range of
orthopedic, neuromuscular, congenital and rheumatic conditions. The department prides itself
on its multidisciplinary team approach. The Physical and Occupational therapists are part of
an integrated medical team, which includes the patient/family, child life therapists, geneticist,
genetic counselor, neurologist, neurosurgeon, nurse/nurse practitioner, orthopedists, orthotist,
pediatrician, physician assistant, psychologist, physiatrist, research coordinator, and social
worker. Comprehensive care is accomplished through direct contact with all team members,
consultation at weekly clinics and participation in monthly medical conferences.
Some of the specialty clinics are:
Arthrogryposis Clinic
Brachial plexus Clinic
Growth and Muscle Clinic
Orthopedic Clinic
Neuromuscular/Cerebral Palsy Clinic
Neuromuscular Hand Clinic
Spasticity Clinic
Wheelchair and Equipment Clinic
Common conditions treated include, but are not limited to:
Developmental delay
Genetic
Achondroplasia
Arthrogryposis
Charcot Marie Tooth
Down Syndrome
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophies/Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Neurological
Brachial Plexus Injury
Cerebral Palsy (Spastic, Dystonic, Ataxic, Athetoid)
Hypotonia
Sensory Integrative Dysfunction
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Orthopedic
Clubfoot
Congenital Anomalies/Limb Deficiencies
Hand Injuries/Conditions
Hip Dysplasia
Idiopathic Toe Walking
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Legg-Calve-Perthes
Scoliosis and Back/Neck Conditions
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses
Sports Related Injuries/Conditions
Torticollis
Trauma
Physical and Occupational Therapy treatment is provided on both an Inpatient
and Outpatient basis, allowing for continuity of care of patients treated in both settings.
The Pediatric PT/OT Outpatient Department consists of a newly renovated state of the art
Gross Motor Room, Adolescent Orthopedic Gym, Sensory Integration Room, One on One
Infant and Quiet room, Splinting and Casting Room, Assistive Technology Room, Aquatic
Therapy Pool, and Equipment and Mobility Room.
We treat the whole child, and encourage children to reach their highest level of
functional capacity in all areas including their motor, intellectual and social skills. This goal
is facilitated by our highly trained pediatric physical and occupational therapists through the
use of cutting edge treatment techniques, and state of the art equipment.
Treatment Techniques and Services include, but are not limited to:
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Training
Adaptive Equipment Training
Aquatic Therapy
Assistive Technology
Biofeedback
Constraint Induced Therapy
Electric Stimulation (NMES and TES)
Feldenkrais
Gait Training/Assistive Device Assessment
Handwriting instruction
Kinesiotaping
Manual and Motorized Wheelchair Training and Positioning
MEDEK
Myofascial Release
Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)
Patient and Family Educational Training
Partial Body Weight Treadmill Training
Sensory Integration
Serial Casting
Splinting of the Upper and Lower Extremity
Thera-Togs Application
Upper and Lower extremity Orthotic/Prosthetic Device Training
Visual Perceptual/ Motor training
We are located at:
301 east 17th street
NY, NY 10003
4th Floor, Room 451
For more information: Please call
Pediatric PT/OT Department:
PT:(212) 598-6273
OT:(212) 598-6539
Appointments: (212) 598-6248
Fax: (212) 598-2799
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:00am-6:00 pm